Effects of long-term feeding of Achyranthes japonica Nakai extract as a supplement to diets with different protein levels diets on the growth performance and meat quality characteristics of growing-fattening pigs

Effect of Achyranthes japonica extract on growth, digestibility, microbiota, gas emission, and meat quality in broilers fed different protein diets

“…On the other hand, reducing the CP level in diet had negative effects on broiler BWG and FCR in our study. Similarly, Liu and Kim, [ 18 ] in pig and [ 2 ] found the similar results in broiler. The negative effect of reducing the level of CP in the broiler diet can be minimized by the addition of essential amino acids [ 19 ].…”

“…It is expected that a lower level of dietary protein will reduce the bacterial population in feces [23], but in this study, we got the reverse result. Similarly, Liu and Kim, [17] in pigs and [2] in broilers did not find an effect of protein levels on the microbial population. The mechanism of the effect of protein level on microbial count is yet not well known.…”

“…Similar findings were stated by [ 2 , 13 , 14 ]. Previous study showed that, plant extract supplementation has been shown to increase villi height and thus may improve nutrient absorption ability in broilers and quail [ 18 ]. Furthermore, the results from the other studies suggest that feeding plant extract can increase digestibility by stimulating bile secretion and enhancing the digestive enzyme of the small intestine [ 13 ].…”

Sex effects on carcass characteristics, meat quality traits and meat amino acid and fatty acid compositions in a novel Duroc line pig

“…After chilled for 24 h, the meat colour, pH and lightness were measured again and recorded as color 24h , pH 24h and L * 24h . Water holding capacity (WHC) was determined followed the description of Liu and Kim (2021). Drip loss was measured using an approximately 4‐g of meat sample according to the plastic bag method.…”

Perspectives on Osteoarthritis Treatment with Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae

“…Furthermore, a feeding experiment is conducted with varying supplementary amounts of AB polysaccharide to assess its impact on the quantities of Lactobacillus, E. coli, and Bifidobacteria flora in piglets. Certain experimental findings indicate that AB polysaccharide indeed possesses a clear in vitro antibacterial activity and has the potential to maintain a balanced microbiome between the intestinal microbiota and weaned piglet bodies [73][74]. Both MSCs and AB contribute to the equilibrium of intestinal flora.…”